“Flashcards will never replace the knowledge and understanding that comes from a quality video ground school, but flashcards sure can help prepare for the way the FAA asks the questions. It’s a big boost toward achieving a high score on your FAA exam.”
Picture of the Day: Ready for takeoff
Ed Libassi submitted this photo and note: “My granddaughter and grand-dog came to visit my aircraft maintenance facility at Islip MacArthur Airport in Long Island, NY. They had the opportunity to see airplanes up close and personal. With the smile on Gwen’s face, and the twinkle in Dipper’s eyes, they may become pilot and co-pilot in the very near future!”
Video: Pilots helping pilots
She spent 22 years flying an Army helicopter, making sure people got essential medical care. Now when she needs it, an Angel Flight pilot comes to her rescue.
Avionics sales top $1 billion in first half of 2021
That’s a 7.1% decrease in total sales compared to the first six months of 2020, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report. However, AEA officials note that the numbers are trending in a better direction now, with April, May and June 2021 sales increasing by 2.1% over the same time frame a year ago.
New owner for KCHD FBO
The acquisition includes all of Chandler Air Service’s business lines: FBO services, a Part 141 flight school, aircraft rentals with a fleet of 21 aircraft, and maintenance, according to the new owners.
Picture of the Day: Above the Clouds
Alissa Eggenfellner submitted this photo and note: “From Florida to Missouri for the annual Zenith Aircraft Homecoming event. To the left we had a hurricane. We were sliding out of Florida just in time.”
Straight and Level TV show renewed
“The golden age of aviation isn’t over, people just stopped paying attention, and our focus for Straight and Level is to bring the joy and love of flying back to the forefront of conversation,” said W. Hulsey Smith, executive producer and president of Assent Media + Entertainment.
New scholarship program launches
The “Fueling Flight with Harts of Might” scholarship program brings more than $30,000 worth of cash awards, pilot supplies, training packages, and for the first time ever, support to attend one of the largest events in business aviation in the world. It’s expected to support multiple scholarship recipients.
uAvionix receives FAA nod for drone GPS receiver
The Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)/Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable GPS for drones is the first to be FAA certified, according to company officials.